Lady Rocket Cross Country finished in 2nd place as a team today in a meet held in Burkburnett. Medaling individually was Addi Mock, Ayz'lin Menefield, Sabrina Segovia, and Leslie Orozco. They are coached by Cade Brown. Congratulations Lady Rockets! ๐๐ฅ๐โโ๏ธ๐
Our JV Skyrockets host Lubbock Christian today starting at 5pm. Since there is only one game, there is no charge to get in the game today. Go JV Skyrockets! ๐๐๐
All WISD campuses will dismiss at noon on Friday, September 1st following the 11:50am send off in front of the commons.
Also, we will not have school on Monday, September 4th in observance of the Labor Day Holiday.
Parents and visitors, please read the attached letter from Superintendent Ashmore about Raptor, the new check in system we are using in WISD this year.
Here is this week in athletics! ๐๐๐โโ๏ธ๐
Skyrockets win the home opener over the visiting Frederick Bombers by a final score of 30 to 0. Rockets will be on the road next Friday in Lubbock. ๐๐๐
End of the 3rd quarter ๐๐๐
Wellington 22
Frederick 0
Halftime in the home opener ๐๐๐
Wellington 14
Frederick 0
End of the 1st quarter in the season opener. ๐๐๐
Wellington 14
Frederick 0
The first pep rally of the season will be at the football field TODAY at 3:15. Skyrockets open the season at home against the Frederick Bombers at 7pm. We will once again use the online ticket system for all home games this year so purchase your tickets in advance by clicking on the link below. Go Rockets go! ๐๐๐
https://wellingtonisd.ticketleap.com
Our JV Skyrockets opened the season with a 30 to 0 win over Childress's JV B on the road.
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Our JV Skyrockets open the season tonight in Childress at 6pm! Tickets can be bought at the gate in Childress with cash only. Go JV Rockets! ๐๐๐
High School and Jr High parents, we will be on Pep Rally schedule Friday 25th. The schedule is attached for you to see the time changes from the normal schedule. The pep rally will be at the football stadium at 3:15 and the game will start at 7:00
Go Rockets ๐
Calling all Lady Rocket ๐ Cross Country fans. Your 2023 fan shirt is live now. Orders close on Sunday, 8/27 at 11:59pm for delivery 8/30. Please note that the soft short sleeve runs a little smaller than our normal cotton short sleeve so you may need to size up! No extras will be ordered. Click on the link below to order.
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https://gogandy.com/wellington-xc23
The Skyrocket Sports Network launches this Friday, August 25th as our Rockets host the Bombers from Frederick, Oklahoma in the season opener. Click on the link below and then click "listen live" Friday night a little before 7pm to hear Cole Adams with the play by play. Thanks to all the sponsors who are helping give Rocket fans near and far a chance to listen to Skyrocket athletics. Share this post to help spread the word. Go Rockets!
https://network1sports.com/station/wellington
Student Council Officer Elections were held today. Ms. Thaten and Mrs. Watts are excited to announce the results for the 2023-2024 school year. This year's officers include
PresidentโCaleb Strickland (Jr)
Vice-PresidentโAudrey Jones (Sr)
SecretaryโSummer Neufeld (Sr)
TreasurerโNoah Cantu (Soph)
Ms. Thaten and Mrs. Watts are thankful to all the students who ran who now automatically become a member of the WHS Student Council. Congratulations! ๐๐๐
Several Skyrockets made the 2023 Amarillo Globe News preseason football Super Team. You can see all four of these in action this Friday at our home opener!
First Team Defense: Ethan Nevarez and Nixon Folk
Second Team Defense: Ramon Rodriguez and Dakota Marshall
Check out the full list by clicking on the link below. https://www.amarillo.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2023/08/21/meet-the-2023-amarillo-globe-news-preseason-football-super-team/70561206007/
The Teacher and Staff Appreciation Committee blew us away today with this awesome spread. Thanks for making us feel special on this first Monday of the 2023-2024 school year. We appreciate each of you!
Attention JV and Varsity Football Parents and Varsity Cheerleader Parents! Your digital pictures are now available for purchase. Click on the link below to place your order and then take your payment to the counselor secretary right down from the main high school office. As soon as payment is received, your digital file will be emailed to you from hzwmedia@gmail.com.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdHwPvA1uWCAZAteoeSrAEIG8DduLa1kJYiCBxlwNPHeaJDfQ/viewform?usp=sf_link
Here is what week two looks like. JV football at Childress on Thursday, varsity football at home on Friday and cross country in Canyon on Saturday! ๐๐๐โโ๏ธ๐